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Show Me Love (1998)

“I'd rather be happy now than in 25 years.”

7.1/10 · 611 votes 1h 29m ComedyRomanceDrama

#42 of 123 films from 1998 #748 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Lukas Moodysson · Written by Lukas Moodysson

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Overview

Two teenage girls in small-town Sweden. Elin is beautiful, popular, and bored with life. Agnes is friendless, sad, and secretly in love with Elin.

Cast

Alexandra Dahlströmas Elin
Rebecka Liljebergas Agnes
Erica Carlsonas Jessica
Mathias Rustas Johan
Stefan Hörbergas Markus
Josefine Nybergas Viktoria
Ralph Carlssonas Agnes' Father Olof
Maria Hedborgas Agnes' Mother Karin
Axel Widegrenas Agnes' Little Brother Oskar
Jill Ungas Elin's Mother Birgitta
Lisa Skagerstamas Elin's Friend Camilla
Lina Svantessonas Elin's Friend Malin
Johanna Larssonas Elin's Friend Sara
Elinor Johanssonas Elin's Friend Jenny

Facts

Release dateOctober 23, 1998
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
Original titleFucking Åmål
LanguageSV
IMDbtt0150662

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Questions

How long is Show Me Love?
Show Me Love runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Show Me Love worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 611 votes, which places it #42 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 67%) and #748 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Show Me Love?
Show Me Love was directed by Lukas Moodysson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Lilya 4-ever (2002).
Who stars in Show Me Love?
Alexandra Dahlström as Elin; Rebecka Liljeberg as Agnes; Erica Carlson as Jessica; Mathias Rust as Johan; Stefan Hörberg as Markus; Josefine Nyberg as Viktoria.
Where can I watch the trailer for Show Me Love?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/319066.

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